Answer:
Explanation:
We shall represent vector B and C in terms of i and j .
B = 5 cos115 i + 5 sin115 j
= -2.11 i + 4.53j
Similarly
C = 4 cos255 i + 4 sin225 j
= -1.04 i -3.86 j
R = B + C
= -2.11 i + 4.53j -1.04 i -3.86 j
= -3.15 i + .67 j
magnitude of R
= √( 3.15² + .67² )
= √( 9.92 +.45 )
= 3.22
Angle Ф
TanФ = - .67 / 3.15
= - .21
Ф = - 12⁰
= 180 - 12
= 168 degree counterclockwise from positive x axis.